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Overview

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners around Oxford that shaped their sound and story. This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video. You’ll weave through the city’s historic centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University. You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs. The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the O2 Academy Oxford. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

This GPS-guided walking tour ends in front of The Jericho pub.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Oxford
Most know Oxford for its dreaming spires, college quads, and historic watering holes. But the city is also home to one of the most critically acclaimed bands in rock history. On this walking tour, you’ll follow Radiohead’s journey from their schooldays through to global stardom, visiting the venues, pubs, and hidden corners that shaped their sound and story.
2. O2 Academy, Oxford
This tour starts at Oxford’s O2 Academy, one of the largest venues in the city and the spot where Radiohead filmed their iconic Creep music video.
3. Radcliffe Camera
On this audio tour, you'll understand how the band’s uneasy relationship with Oxford University shaped their worldview.
4. Westgate Oxford
On this self-guided GPS tour, you'll pass by Westgate Oxford while hearing stories of the band's early days.
5. Oxford New Theatre
You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs, such as A Punchup at a Wedding and Subterranean Homesick Alien.
6. Old Fire Station
You’ll visit venues like the New Theatre Oxford and the Old Fire Station, where Radiohead cut their teeth playing gigs in their early years. I’ll also tell you how Oxford inspired many of Radiohead’s most famous songs, such as A Punchup at a Wedding and Subterranean Homesick Alien.
7. High Street
You’ll weave through the trendy and bohemian Cowley Road and into the city’s historic city centre, hearing about the complex relationship between Oxford’s most famous band and its world-famous University as you walk.
8. Exeter College
On this audio tour, you'll understand how the band’s uneasy relationship with Oxford University shaped their worldview.
9. Gloucester Green
The tour passes by Gloucester Green, you'll hear its history and how relates to the bands.
10. The Oxford Wine Cafe - Jericho
The tour finishes at The Jericho Tavern, a legendary watering hole where Radiohead played their first ever gig and signed their first ever record contract.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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